Beer geekdom meets tranquil farm in Chatoe Rogue Dirtoir Black Lager

1:22 AM,
Oct. 3, 2012

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Jeff Matson
Happy Hour

Most breweries have a nice taproom with friendly service and a cool atmosphere. This simply will not do for Rogue Ales. In addition to its handful of breweries and pubs scattered throughout the northwest, Rogue has its Chatoe Rogue Micro Hopyard and Farm.

Located just south of Salem, Ore., the Rogue Hopyard is a marriage of tranquil farm life and extreme beer-geekdom. A full functioning farm with tasting room, Chatoe Rogue not only provides hops for Rogue's main line of beers, but also for Chatoe Rogue's own sub-brand - estate-grown beers using only Chatoe Rogue ingredients.

Happy Hour

Three managers from Wilburís Total Beverage will alternate columns on a weekly basis. Jeff Matson, left, clues us in about beer, Joe Henry, center, raises a glass to wine and Mat Dinsmore, right, serves up information on mixed drinks.

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Beer geekdom meets tranquil farm in Chatoe Rogue Dirtoir Black Lager

Most breweries have a nice taproom with friendly service and a cool atmosphere. This simply will not do for Rogue Ales.